Input on Sharp XG-NV6XU (1 Viewer)

[daniel clark]

First timer question here? I’m looking for input on my first home project theater. I have come across a used Sharp XG-NV6XU Projector - 2200 lumens and would like some input
Here is what I’d like to do. I’d like a projector that I can watch Direct TV Sports, DVD, and movies on. I have looked at the Sanyo PLV 60 but with the downturn in the economy it’s a little pricey for me right now. I’m looking to spend $2000 or less to get my feet wet for the next year or two to learn and experience more about projectors and then upgrade to a serious level.
My room is 12 X 16 and it does have some windows. Can this projector do the wide 16 X 9 format?
I’d really like to get started and thought this might be a good start. If I can deal and get this unit for less than $2000 is that a good price? Would you recommend holding off and saving another 6 to 9 months for something more like the Sony 10 or 11 or the Sayno PLV60? Any feed-back would be appreciated.

Thanks, Dan

 

[Gabriel_Lam]

Yes, it can do 16x9 wide format, but not natively. What it would do is simply not use the top and bottom strip of pixels, since it has a native 1024x768 resolution (4:3). Your effective resolution will be 1024x576.

$2000 sounds like a pretty good price as long as it's in good condition.

As always, only you can say whether or not waiting is a good idea for you. You'll always find better deals the longer you wait, as technology drops in price and increases in technology.

 

[Neil Joseph]

One thing to consider is the recent release of the Sony 12 will drive the price of the 10 & 11 down in the next few months. If we are talking about a matter of months then I would do the "hard" thing and wait. Save as much as you can now thereby allowing you to really get your feet wet in either a higher end LCD or DLP unit.

 

[daniel clark]

Thank you for the reply. I'd really like the sony 10 or 11 so I'll consider all the options, thanks again